Post Natal Massage
in Dubai
Specialised recovery massage for new mothers — easing the physical toll of pregnancy and birth, restoring your body, and giving you a moment of genuine care when you need it most. Delivered to your home.
Postpartum Recovery
Targeted techniques to support your body's recovery after birth — addressing back pain, abdominal separation, hormonal shifts, and the muscular strain of new motherhood.
Home Massage in Dubai
No need to leave your baby or arrange childcare. Our mobile therapists come to your home, hotel, or villa — setting up and packing down while you simply rest and recover.
Certified Postnatal Therapists
Every therapist is licensed and internationally certified in postnatal recovery massage, with specialised training in post-delivery bodywork, abdominal restoration, and lactation-aware techniques.
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Recovery for New Mothers
Post natal massage is a specialised form of therapeutic massage designed to support a new mother's physical and emotional recovery after childbirth. It addresses the very real toll that nine months of pregnancy, labour, and the demands of early motherhood place on a woman's body — and it does so with techniques that are specifically adapted for the postpartum period.
This is not simply a relaxation massage. While it is deeply calming, every technique serves a recovery purpose: realigning posture that shifted during pregnancy, relieving the back and shoulder pain that comes from nursing and carrying a newborn, supporting abdominal recovery including diastasis recti, and encouraging healthy lymphatic drainage to reduce the fluid retention that often lingers after delivery.
For natural deliveries, post natal massage can begin as early as day seven. For Caesarean births, we recommend waiting six to eight weeks with your obstetrician's clearance. At Maison Privée Arabia, every postnatal massage is delivered as a home massage in Dubai — because the last thing a new mother needs is to organise a trip out of the house.
Proven Benefits
Post natal massage supports your body's return to its pre-pregnancy state — with benefits that are physical, hormonal, and emotional. Here is what the evidence and our experience consistently show.
Faster Physical Recovery
Pregnancy stretches muscles, loosens ligaments, and shifts organs. Post natal massage accelerates the process of bringing everything back into alignment — helping your abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, and supporting structures recover more efficiently than rest alone.
Back & Shoulder Relief
Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, carrying, and rocking a newborn all create repetitive strain through the upper back, shoulders, and neck. Post natal massage directly addresses these tension patterns — often providing relief from the very first session.
Hormonal Balance
Massage reduces cortisol and adrenaline while supporting the release of oxytocin and serotonin. This hormonal rebalancing can ease mood swings, reduce anxiety, and support healthy prolactin levels — which in turn supports milk production.
Better Sleep Quality
New mothers rarely get uninterrupted sleep, but post natal massage helps the sleep you do get become more restorative. By calming the nervous system and releasing physical tension, your body enters deeper stages of rest more quickly when you do lie down.
Reduced Swelling
Postpartum fluid retention can linger for weeks. Gentle lymphatic drainage techniques encourage the body to process and eliminate excess fluid — reducing puffiness in the legs, ankles, hands, and face noticeably within the first few sessions.
Lactation Support
Tension in the chest, shoulders, and upper back can restrict milk flow and contribute to discomfort during feeding. Post natal massage releases this tension and improves circulation to the chest area — supporting a more comfortable breastfeeding experience.
Emotional Wellbeing
The postpartum period can feel isolating and overwhelming. Postnatal massage offers dedicated time to be cared for — not as a mother, but as a person. The combination of touch, relaxation, and hormonal support can meaningfully ease the baby blues and postpartum anxiety.
Abdominal Recovery
Gentle abdominal massage supports uterine involution and can help close diastasis recti — the separation of the abdominal muscles that occurs during pregnancy. This work is subtle but deeply restorative, helping your core gradually regain tone and function.
Recovery Techniques
Every post natal massage at Maison Privée Arabia follows a recovery-focused protocol — combining therapeutic bodywork with gentle restorative techniques tailored to where you are in your postpartum journey.
Your therapist adapts each session to your delivery type, your specific discomforts, and how your body is healing — ensuring the treatment is both safe and genuinely effective.
Book This TreatmentAbdominal Restoration
CoreGentle, circular massage over the abdomen to support uterine involution — the process of the uterus returning to its pre-pregnancy size. This technique also addresses diastasis recti by encouraging the separated abdominal muscles to gradually draw back together. The work is light, warm, and never forced, respecting the pace at which your body is healing.
Back Realignment
PosturalPregnancy shifts your centre of gravity forward, and the demands of nursing and carrying a newborn pull your shoulders inward. Your therapist uses sustained effleurage and targeted petrissage along the entire spine — from the lumbar region to the base of the skull — to release postural compensation patterns and help your back gradually return to its natural alignment.
Hip & Pelvis Release
StructuralLabour — whether vaginal or Caesarean — places enormous strain on the pelvis and hip joints. This technique uses slow, sustained pressure around the sacroiliac joints, outer hips, and glutes to release the deep tension held in this area. Many new mothers carry residual tightness here for months without realising it; targeted release often brings immediate and significant relief.
Lymphatic Drainage
RestorativeLight, directional strokes that follow the body's lymphatic pathways to help clear postpartum fluid retention. Particular attention is given to the legs, ankles, and hands — areas where swelling commonly persists after delivery. This gentle technique reduces puffiness, supports immune function, and leaves the body feeling noticeably lighter.
Shoulder & Neck Work
TensionBreastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and simply holding a baby for hours each day creates intense strain in the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and cervical muscles. Your therapist uses a combination of kneading, friction, and sustained pressure to release these patterns — often the single most appreciated part of a postnatal session.
Breast & Chest Care
SupportiveGentle work around the pectoral muscles and upper chest to relieve the tightness that builds from feeding postures and hormonal breast changes. This is performed with sensitivity and only with your explicit consent. It can help ease engorgement-related discomfort and improve circulation to the area, supporting a more comfortable breastfeeding experience.
Who Benefits Most
- New mothers recovering from natural delivery (from day 7 onward)
- Mothers recovering from Caesarean section (6+ weeks with medical clearance)
- Breastfeeding mothers experiencing back, shoulder, or neck tension
- Women with postpartum swelling, fluid retention, or heaviness in the legs
- Mothers experiencing the baby blues, postpartum anxiety, or emotional exhaustion
- Women seeking support for diastasis recti or abdominal recovery
- Any new mother who wants dedicated time for her own physical recovery and self-care
Contraindications & Cautions
- Caesarean section without medical clearance (wait 6–8 weeks minimum)
- Postpartum haemorrhage or abnormal bleeding
- Active infection, fever, or contagious illness
- Deep vein thrombosis or blood clotting disorders
- Ongoing preeclampsia or eclampsia
- Unhealed perineal tears (wait for medical clearance)
- Active mastitis (localised infection — general massage may still be possible)
- Recent epidural site — inform your therapist; the area will be avoided initially
Not sure whether you are ready to begin post natal massage? Our wellness team is happy to discuss your delivery and recovery before you book. Your safety and comfort always come first.
Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know before booking your post natal massage in Dubai.
What is a post natal massage?
Post natal massage is a specialised therapeutic massage designed for new mothers in the weeks and months following childbirth. It uses targeted techniques to support your body's physical recovery — addressing back pain, abdominal muscle separation, postural changes from pregnancy, swelling, and the tension that comes from feeding and carrying a newborn. It also provides emotional benefits, helping to calm the nervous system, ease anxiety, and support hormonal rebalancing during a demanding period.
When can I start postnatal massage after delivery?
For natural vaginal deliveries, postnatal massage can begin as early as seven days after birth, provided you feel ready and there are no complications. For Caesarean deliveries, we recommend waiting six to eight weeks and obtaining clearance from your obstetrician before your first session. If you had any complications during delivery or are experiencing unusual symptoms, please consult your doctor first and let us know so we can adapt the treatment accordingly.
How soon after a C-section can I get postnatal massage?
We recommend a minimum of six weeks after a Caesarean section, with your obstetrician's clearance. This allows the incision to heal sufficiently and reduces the risk of irritation. When you are ready, your therapist will avoid the scar area entirely during early sessions and use only gentle abdominal work with your explicit consent. Many post-C-section mothers begin with back, shoulder, and leg work first, then gradually introduce abdominal techniques as healing progresses.
Is postnatal massage safe while breastfeeding?
Yes — postnatal massage is completely safe during breastfeeding and can actually support it. Massage helps release tension in the chest and shoulders that can restrict milk flow, and the hormonal response triggered by massage (particularly oxytocin release) can support let-down and overall lactation comfort. We use gentle, breastfeeding-safe oils and your therapist is trained to work around sensitive areas with care. You are welcome to feed your baby before or after the session.
What does post natal massage help with?
Post natal massage addresses a wide range of postpartum concerns: lower back pain from pregnancy-related postural shifts, upper back and neck tension from feeding and carrying, abdominal muscle recovery including diastasis recti, fluid retention and swelling, hip and pelvic tension from labour, hormonal mood fluctuations, sleep disruption, and general fatigue. Many new mothers also find it helps with the emotional transition into motherhood — providing dedicated time for rest and self-care during a period that can feel relentless.
Can I get a post natal massage at home in Dubai?
Yes — every post natal massage at Maison Privée Arabia is a home massage in Dubai. Our therapist travels to your home, hotel, or villa anywhere in the city, bringing a professional massage table, fresh linens, and everything needed for a complete session. You do not need to leave your baby, arrange childcare, or travel anywhere. Simply book a time that works around your feeding schedule, and your therapist arrives ready to set up in your preferred room.
How much does post natal massage cost in Dubai?
Post natal massage at Maison Privée Arabia starts from AED 289 for 60 minutes and AED 349 for 90 minutes. This includes a pre-session assessment, recovery-focused bodywork, premium oils, full setup at your home, and aftercare guidance. There are no additional travel charges within Dubai. Multi-session recovery packages are available — and recommended, as the benefits of postnatal massage build cumulatively over the first few months after birth.
How often should I get postnatal massage after delivery?
In the first six weeks after delivery, weekly sessions provide the most significant recovery benefits — this is when your body is healing fastest and responds most to therapeutic support. After that initial period, fortnightly sessions help maintain progress and address the evolving demands of caring for a growing baby. Many of our clients in Dubai continue with regular postnatal massage for three to six months after birth, gradually spacing sessions as their body regains strength and comfort.
Will postnatal massage help with my back pain from breastfeeding?
Absolutely — and this is one of the most common reasons new mothers in Dubai book with us. The hunched posture of breastfeeding places sustained strain on the upper back, shoulders, and neck. Post natal massage releases these tension patterns directly, improves circulation to overworked muscles, and helps restore a healthier postural alignment. Most clients notice meaningful improvement after their first session, with lasting results building over subsequent visits.
Can postnatal massage help with postpartum depression or anxiety?
Post natal massage is not a substitute for professional mental health support, but it can be a valuable complement. Research shows that regular massage reduces cortisol and increases serotonin and dopamine — hormones directly involved in mood regulation. Many new mothers report that the simple act of being cared for, combined with the physical relaxation, provides meaningful emotional relief. If you are experiencing persistent low mood or anxiety, we encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider alongside your massage sessions.